Andalucia: Wine:

Andalusian wines have been appreciated by Europe since the 15th century. Different wines are specialized in different communities in Andalucia. Some examples of the wines made in Andalucia include: Malaga is know for their sweet wines since the Roman times, Huelva wines made with Zalema (an indigenous white grape) which is traditionally served with ham, sherry from Cadiz (the first exported Spanish wine), and Montillo-moriles from Cordoba.
  • Fortified wines: Sherry aged in Soleras
  • Wines from Malaga: Moscatal
  • Young white wines from Huelva County
  • Dry white (Morila and Montilla)
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Andalucia: Food:

The traditional food in Andalucia is a varied cuisine with much influence from the Moors. Kebabs and a mixture of meat and fruit are two commonly eaten foods in Andalucia that is common in Northern Africa. The cuisine is also influenced by the food which is grown in or found in the area. Some items include: olive oil (grown in Granada and Cordoba), seafood (as Andalucia is located on the Mediterranean coast), cheese from Malaga, and dried ham. Tapasa are also a popular Spanish item that is served primarily in Andalucia, and are often free with a drink. Another famous dish is gazpacho (a cold tomato soup) that originated in Andalucia because of it's hot summer climates.
  • Tapas
  • Seafood: Nothern Bluefin Tuna from Almadraba and Prawns from Sanlucar de Barrameda
  • Gazpacho
  • Cured Hams, including Jamon Serrano and Jamon Iberico
  • Migas
  • Olive Oil
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